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Abstract painting inspired by the architecture of the Gherkin, London. ©2012 - Cathy Read - The Inner Structure of an Idea- Mixed media -76x56cm

Abstract architecture painting of the Week – Inner Structure of an Idea

Inner Stucture of an idea is my first attempt at a painting this size. It was a pivotal moment when I realised I needed to go large. Looking at abstract architecture painting, it’s tempting to wonder where it is. Speculation is fun but that would diminish the picture’s value. Inspiration comes from everywhere. Sometimes, it’s […]

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Painting of Trafalgar square and Trafalgar-Fountain and St Martin in the Fileds church London Trafalgar-Fountain - ©2018-Cathy-Read-Watercolour-and-Acrylic-40-x-30-cm-£390

Meditations on Art – Painting the Trafalgar Fountain

Latest in a series of meditations I’m creating about my art ready for the exhibition in October. Trafalgar fountain meditations First look at the Trafalgar Fountain painting above. What do you see? The Fountain and it’s pool dominate beneath the crumpled sky. Fine Lines, emanating from the dark crumpled area. They reach out to touch

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Painting of Albert Square in Manchester with the Town Hall and trees in the foreground. People wandering aroundAlbert-Square-Cathy-Read- 50x40cm-SOLD-©2018

Albert Square- see a painting through Artist Meditations

Artist Meditations on a painting I’m often asked about the stories behind my paintings. I’ve recently begun a practice of meditating on my art and writing down my thoughts. These are those thoughts edited slightly. Beginning with Albert Square. Colour takes on life of its own with this painting. Colours leech out of the constraints,

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